2013 SUBARU TRIBECA engine

after the engine is started but turns off
immediately, remaining off..The warning light illuminates after
the engine has started and turns off
while the vehicle is subsequently beingdriven.. The warning light illuminates during
driving, but it turns off immediately and
remains off. ! Vehicle Dynamics Control opera-
tion indicator light
U.S.-spec. models and Canada-spec.models:
The indicator light flashes during activa-
tion of the skid suppression function and
during activation of the traction controlfunction. NOTE . The light may remain illuminated for
a short period of time after the engine
has been started, especially in cold
weather. This does not indicate the
existence of a problem. The light
should turn off as soon as the engine
has warmed up.. The indicator light illuminates when
the engine has developed a problem
and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/
malfunction indicator light is on. Latin America-spec. models:
The indicator light flashes when the skid
suppression function is activated. It illumi-
nates when only the traction control
function is operating.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is
probably malfunctioning under any of the
following conditions. Have your vehicle
checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as
possible . .
The light does not illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON ”
position.. The light does not turn off even after
the lapse of several minutes (the engine
has warmed up) after the engine has
started (U.S.-spec. models and Canada-
spec. models)/even after a period of
approximately 2 seconds after the ignition
switch has been turned to the “ON ”
position (Latin America-spec. models).
& Traction Control sys-
tem OFF indicator light
(U.S.-spec models and
Canada-spec. models)
This light illuminates when the Traction
Control system OFF switch is pressed to
deactivate the Traction Control system.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably malfunctioning under any of the
following conditions. Have your vehicle
checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi-
ately. .
The light does not illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON ”
position.. The light does not turn off even after a
period of approximately 2 seconds after
the ignition switch has been turned to the“ ON ”position.
& Vehicle Dynamics
Control warning light
(Latin America-spec.
models)/Traction Con-
trol OFF indicator light
(Latin America-spec.models)
This warning light functions to indicate
malfunctions in the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system as well as to indicate that
the Traction Control system has beendeactivated.
It illuminates in the event of a malfunction
in the system and is on when the system
is not operating.
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3-20Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
!Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light
CAUTION
The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-
tem provides its ABS control
through the electrical circuit of the
ABS system. Accordingly, if the ABS
is inoperative, the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system becomes unable to
provide ABS control. As a result, the
Vehicle Dynamics Control system
also becomes inoperative, causing
the warning light to illuminate.
Though both the Vehicle Dynamics
Control and ABS systems are inop-
erative in this case, the ordinary
functions of the brake system are
still available. You will be safe while
driving with this condition, but drive
carefully and have your vehicle
checked at a SUBARU dealer as
soon as possible.
NOTE . If the electrical circuit of the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system itself mal-
functions, only the warning light illumi-
nates. At this time, the ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System) remains fully opera-tional. .
The warning light illuminates when
the electronic control system of the
ABS/Vehicle Dynamics Control systemmalfunctions.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is
probably inoperative under any of the
following conditions. Have your vehicle
checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi-
ately. . The warning light does not illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned to the “ ON ”position.
. The warning light illuminates while the
vehicle is running.
NOTE
If the warning light behavior is as
described in the following conditions,
the Vehicle Dynamics Control system
may be considered normal. . The warning light illuminates right
after the engine is started but turns off
immediately, remaining off.. The warning light illuminates after
engine startup and turns off while the
vehicle is subsequently being driven.. The warning light illuminates during
driving, but it turns off immediately and
remains off. !
Traction Control OFF indicator light
. It illuminates when the Traction Control
OFF switch is pressed. . It also illuminates when the Traction
Control system is deactivated. NOTE . The light may remain illuminated for
a while after the engine has been
started, especially in cold weather. This
does not indicate the existence of a
problem. The light should turn off as
soon as the engine has warmed up.. The indicator light illuminates when
the engine has developed a problem
and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/
Malfunction indicator light illuminates.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is
probably malfunctioning under the listed
condition. Have your vehicle checked at a
SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. . The light does not turn off even after
the lapse of several minutes (the engine
has warmed up) after the engine hasstarted.

3-22Instruments and controls/Clock
&High beam indicator light
This light shows that the headlights are in
the high beam mode.
This indicator light also illuminates when
the headlight flasher is operated. &Cruise control indica-
tor light
This light illuminates when the “CRUISE ”
main switch is pressed to activate the
cruise control function. For details, refer to“ To set cruise control ”F 7-30.
CAUTION
If the CHECK ENGINE warning light/
malfunction indicator light illumi-
nates, the cruise control indicator
light flashes at the same time. At
this time, avoid driving at high
speed and have your vehicle in-
spected at a SUBARU dealer as
soon as possible.
NOTE
If you move the cruise control lever or
press the main switch button while
turning the ignition switch “ON ”, the
cruise control function is deactivated and the cruise control indicator light
flashes. To reactivate the cruise control
function, turn the ignition switch back
to the
“Acc ”or “LOCK ”position, and
then turn it again to the “ON ”position.
& Cruise control set
indicator light
This light illuminates when vehicle speed
has been set to use the cruise controlfunction. &Headlight indicator light
This indicator light illuminates when the
light switch is turned to the “”position
(to turn on the parking lights) or to the “
” position (to turn on the headlights).
& Front fog light indicator light
This indicator light illuminates while the
front fog lights are illuminated. Clock NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with a
genuine SUBARU navigation system,
refer to the Owner
’s Manual supple-
ment for the navigation system.
The clock shows the time while the
ignition switch is in the “Acc ”or “ON ”
position.

To adjust the time shown by the clock,
press the“+ ” button or the “ ” button. The
indicated time will change in 1-minute
increments. If you keep the button
pressed, the rate at which the indicated
time changes will speed up.
When you keep either the “+ ” or “ ” button
pressed, time change will pause for 1
second at the end of each 30-minute
change. The clock will start going forward
or backward again quickly after this 1-
second pause.
CAUTION
To ensure safety, do not attempt to
set the time during driving, as an
accident could result. Outside temperature indica- tor NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with a
genuine SUBARU navigation system,
refer to the Owner
’s Manual supple-
ment for the navigation system.
U.S.-spec. models
Except U.S.-spec. models
The outside temperature indicator shows
the outside temperature in a range from 22 to 122 8F( 30 to 50 8C) when the
ignition switch is in the “ON ”position.
The indicator can give a false reading
under any of the following conditions. . When there is too much sun.
. During idling; while running at low
speeds in a traffic jam; when the engine
is restarted immediately following a shut-down. . When the actual outside temperature
falls outside the specified indicator range.
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&Journey time
The journey time shows the time that has
elapsed since the ignition switch was
turned to the “START ”position.
The journey time indication flashes each
time a complete hour has elapsed. If the display is giving an indication other than
the journey time, the display switches to
the journey time, flashes for 5 seconds,
and returns to its original indication each
time a complete hour has elapsed.
NOTE
The journey time is reset when the
ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK ”
position. It is also reset if the ignition
switch is turned to the “LOCK ”or
“ Acc ”position prior to restarting of
the engine. Light control switch
WARNING
To prevent battery discharge result-
ing from accidentally leaving your
lights on when your vehicle is
parked, the light switch operates
only when the ignition switch is in
the “ON ”position. In any other
position, the vehicle ’s lights will be
out.
If you park your vehicle on a road-
side at night, use the hazard warn-
ing flasher to alert the other drivers.
The light switch operates only when the
ignition switch is in the “ON ”position.
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&Daytime running light system
WARNING
The brightness of the illumination of
the high beam headlights is reduced
by the daytime running light system.
The light switch must always be
turned to the “
”position when it
is dark outside.
The high beam headlights will automati-
cally illuminate at reduced brightness
when the engine has started, under the
following conditions. . The select lever is in a position other
than the “P ”position.
. The parking brake is fully released.
. The light switch is in the “OFF ”or “
”
position.
NOTE
When the light switch is in the “
”
position, the front side marker lights,
parking lights and license plate lights
are also illuminated. Turn signal lever
To activate the right turn signal, push the
turn signal lever up. To activate the left
turn signal, push the turn signal lever
down. When the turn is finished, the lever
will return automatically. If the lever does
not return after cornering, return the lever
to the neutral position by hand.
To signal a lane change, push the turn
signal lever up or down slightly and hold it
during the lane change. The turn signal
indicator lights will flash in the direction of
the turn or lane change. The lever will
return automatically to the neutral position
when you release it.Illumination brightness con- trol
When the light switch is in the
“OFF ”
position, you can adjust the brightness of
the instrument panel illumination for better
visibility.
The brightness of audio, air conditioner,
multi-function display (if equipped) and
instrument panel illumination automati-
cally dims when the light switch is in the“
” or “”position. You can adjust
brightness of the illumination for better
visibility.
To brighten, turn the control dial upward.
To darken, turn the control dial downward.
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Ventilator.............................................................. 4-2
Airflow ................................................................ 4-2
Ventilator ............................................................ 4-4
Automatic climate control system ..................... 4-5
Control panel ...................................................... 4-5
Rear air conditioner ............................................. 4-9
Temperature sensors ........................................... 4-9
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner ....................................................... 4-10
Cleaning ventilator grille ..................................... 4-10
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight ........................................................... 4-10 Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant
circuit .............................................................. 4-10
Checking air conditioning system before summer season ............................................................ 4-10
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather conditions ................. 4-10
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded .............................................. 4-11
Refrigerant for your climate control system ... ..... 4-11
Air filtration system ........................................... 4-11
Replacing the air filter ........................................ 4-11Climate control
4

Automatic climate control system NOTE .Operate the automatic climate con-
trol system when the engine is running. . The blower fan rotates at a low
speed when the engine coolant tem-
perature is low.
For efficient defogging or dehumidify-
ing in cold weather, press the “A/C ”
button.. The vehicle has a rear air condi-
tioner. The fan speed of the rear air
conditioner can be adjusted, but other
adjustments (outlet air temperature, air
distribution, etc.) are not possible for
the rear air conditioner. For details,
refer to “Rear air conditioner ”F 4-9.
The automatic climate control system
automatically controls outlet air tempera-
ture, fan speed, airflow distribution, air
inlet control, and air conditioner compres-
sor operation. It activates when the“ AUTO ”button is pressed, and is used to
maintain a constant, comfortable climate
within the passenger compartment.
The temperature can be set within a range
of 65 to 85 8F (18 to 32 8C). &
Control panel
1) Temperature control dial (driver ’s side)
2) Defroster button
3) Fan speed control dial
4) Rear window defogger button (Refer to “Rear window defogger button ”F 3-37.)
5) Temperature control dial (passenger ’s
side)
6) Air conditioner button
7) Airflow mode selection button
8) Air inlet selection button
9) OFF button
10) AUTO button !
AUTO button
AUTO mode operation:
When the “AUTO ”button is pressed, the
indicator light on the button illuminates. In
this state, fan speed, airflow distribution,
air inlet control, and air conditioner com-
pressor operation are automatically con-trolled.
Manual mode operation:
If you operate any of the buttons on the
control panel other than the “OFF ”button
and temperature control dial during auto-
matic mode operation, the indicator light
will turn off. You can then manually control
the system as desired using the button
you operated.
To change the system back to the AUTO
mode, press the “AUTO ”button.
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